Mother’s Day is almost here (May 11 is just around the corner!), and it’s time to celebrate the moms who roll with life’s ever-changing weather, no matter if it’s managing the family forecast or just making sure everyone gets to enjoy the sunshine. Still looking for a gift that Mom or the mother figure in your life will love and actually use? We’ve put together a gift guide that matches her style and helps her stay prepared for whatever comes her way, broken down by vibe to make your gift browsing simple while still feeling thoughtful and catered to her.
Here's a sneak peek:
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The "Forecast Focused" Mom This Mom is always focused on what's coming her way, and ready to face it with a calm, cool, collected way that only moms can. |
The "Always Vacation Ready" Mom Beach or mountains? She'll take both, and is probably already packed up and ready to go. |
FIND THE MOM MOST LIKE YOURS AND SECURE THE PERFECT GIFT
Plus, if you're thinking about gifting her a Tempest Weather System, you can get 15% OFF on the Tempest Store until Monday May 12th! Ready to find the perfect gift for the mom who always knows (and is usually prepared for) what’s coming? Check out the full guide for more ideas to keep her feeling loved, supported, and totally in control this Mother's Day no matter what her life's personal forecast sends her way. 🌷
OTHER WEATHER NEWS
RAIN ON THE DERBY
Rainy weather loomed over Churchill Downs this past Saturday, forcing last-minute strategy shifts at the 151st running of the iconic Kentucky Derby. With a sloppy track in play, trainers and bettors had to quickly adjust expectations based on how horses handle wet conditions. But in the end, it was Sovereignty who powered through the mud to claim the win, thrill the crowds and serve as a reminder of just how much the weather can shape the sport.
THE WORST ALLERGY SEASON EVER IS UPON US
Sneezing more than usual this spring? You're not just imagining it. With multiple states logging record high pollen counts, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America is predicting another harsh year for seasonal allergies. Factors like longer growing seasons, raising temperatures, and a changing climate can be to blame, supercharging pollen levels, making allergy symptoms hit harder and earlier each year.
CAN YOU START PLANTING OUTSIDE?
Spring might bring the itch to start digging in the dirt if you're a gardener, but even beginner gardeners know that timing is everything when it comes to planting. This guide breaks down how to know when it’s safe to start gardening outside based on frost dates, soil temperature, and the types of plants you’re growing. Get the timing right and set the stage for your brightest, most beautiful garden yet.
30 SPRING OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH KIDS
Know a Mom with littles that love the great outdoors? Help her out (it is Mother's Day this month, after all) by sharing this list of 30 simple outdoor activities that can be done with children. From hiking, kiting, and biking to slower activities like blowing bubbles or sidewalk chalk, this list has something for all ages and interests. Want to get a little more scientific with it? A Weather Safety and Science Kit from Tempest is a great option, too.
WILL YOU BE HEARING THE CICADAS THIS SPRING?
If you’re in the eastern U.S., you might hear the cicadas this spring. Brood XIV, which only emerges once every 17 years, is set to make an appearance in places like Kentucky, Tennessee, and parts of Georgia and Illinois. Unlike last years rare double brood event, this year it’ll just be Brood XIV, so the number of these seasonally appearing insects should be lower than last year. They’ll stick around for about 4-6 weeks, showing up once things warm up for the summer and stay that way.